Job Description

Competition Number

P16632

Posting Title

Librarian

Classification

Librarian

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Building

Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.

Other Building

Date Posted

05/20/2025

Closing Date

06/02/2025

JIQ #

Start Date

08/05/2025

End Date

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

Yes

Category of work

Full Time

Bargaining Unit

Faculty Association

Hours of Work

7.25 hours per day, 1442.75 hours

Salary Range

As per Academic Salary Grid

Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

Full-time (199 days/Academic Year)

Posting Status

Open

Liaison Librarian

Join Our Team as a Librarian at Saskatchewan Polytechnic!
Are you passionate about supporting students and faculty in a dynamic polytechnic environment? Saskatchewan Polytechnic is looking for enthusiastic and qualified candidates to join our Saskatoon Campus as a Liaison Librarian.
We are looking for someone who will:Embrace the rewards and opportunities of working in a polytechnic setting (where practical/career-focused learning and industry partnerships shape our approach) Adapt swiftly to evolving technologies to prepare students for the workplace, Collaborate and engage actively as a vital member of our diverse community and provincial service team
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative, innovative atmosphere, we want to hear from you!



Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

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Job Duties

Job Duties

1. Develop and deliver library-related instruction in various formats to meet the needs of all learners (e.g., research guides, videos, handouts, quizzes etc.)

2. Collaborate with instructors and instructional designers to integrate information and digital literacy capabilities into courses and programs for blended, online, and face-to-face delivery.

3. Provide research and reference services to students, faculty, staff and administrators

4. Provide awareness and advisory services to faculty and programs on the topics of copyright, open access resources and academic integrity as they relate to library services and Saskatchewan Polytechnics' academic strategic directions

5. Select learning resources (print and electronic books, databases, journals etc.) for the library collection to enhance and support curriculum and professional development needs of faculty, staff, students and administrators.

6. As the liaison assigned to specific schools and/or divisions,

coordinate advanced reference and research services for faculty, staff and administrators provide literature search training and services to faculty and researchers engage faculty and administrators in relevant library services and resources. inform service leads, selectors and instructional librarians of gaps in service and resources

7. Collaborate with appropriate service departments to provide support services to staff, faculty and students.

8. Contribute to the ongoing development of user-centred and inclusive library services, resources and programming by using appropriate assessment methods and effective project management

9. Maintain awareness of librarianship through participation in professional development activities, committees and other contributions that support career development and professional growth.

10. May also be assigned to coordinate a functional area of the library, such as Reference, Instruction, Digital Resources, Marketing and Communications, Collections and Borrower Services or User Experience.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school (or from a master's level program in library and information studies accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country).

2. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve optimal results

3. Demonstrated ability to actively seek and sustain strategic, professional working relationships with various partners and client groups within and outside of an organization

4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats and situations (e.g. group presentations, meetings, written correspondence and documentation)

5. Demonstrated ability to provide advanced reference services, develop effective lessons and develop useful library collections.

6. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.

7. Demonstrated ability to assess, incorporate and champion new technologies and methodologies into day-to-day work

8. Knowledge of copyright, open access and academic integrity as they pertain to library services.

9. Knowledge of project management and instructional design.

10. Diversity and inclusion - Dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that recognizes barriers faced by people and encourages and incorporates contributions from diverse groups and individuals.

Desired QSA